Short on funds this week? These are some budget-friendly recipes that can help you stretch your grocery dollars through lean times. It’s also nice to just be conscious of what you’re spending, but still put healthful, homemade food on the table every night.
These recipes are definitely family favorites, so try them even if you’re not pinching a few pennies!
I love quick and easy weeknight meals that taste like you spent a ton of time on dinner. I have made this parmesan meatballs recipe two ways – one from scratch like the recipe below – and the other using frozen store-bought meatballs. Both are tasty – and there is NOTHING wrong with using good […]
Where I’m from in Northern Minnesota – the “Hot Dish” is a tried and true dinner or potluck staple. Called a “Casserole” in other parts of the country – where I’m from the covered glass dish you put the hot dish IN is called the “casserole.” There are probably 5 million recipes like this one […]
I found a baked chicken & orzo recipe on Pinterest and adapted it for my family. The recipe I found was HUGE, so i cut it down for 4. Its simple and 1 pan. Orzo is a great alternative to rice, cooks up nice and takes on flavor just like any pasta. The original recipe called […]
I’m always on the prowl for tasty veggie sides that aren’t frozen or canned. I refuse to buy anything but canned corn – and frozen veggies are okay – but fresh is best. We love asparagus and brussels sprouts but they’re seasonal and sometimes VERY expensive. One thing that seems to be available year around, […]
This is an Emeril Lagasse recipe that I found awhile ago but never posted. I had to adjust and there are a few typos here and there – so I decided to repost here to get it fixed up – and have it ready for next time I want to make it! I remember watching […]
I have been wanting to try sesame noodles on meatless Monday for awhile. This week seemed like as good a Monday as any so I put it on the menu. I’m glad I planned ahead because my Sesame Oil was rancid and I had to pick up some new. Tip: Oils and spices do have […]